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Anthurium Black Basilisk

The Anthurium 'Black Basilisk' is a hybrid of the following parent plants:

 

Seed Parent:
Anthurium 'Black Cherry' (A. papillilaminum x Dressleri x Forgetii x Magnificum )
The famous Australian hybrid Black Cherry, bred by Chris Bartroff, combines the characteristic features of both parent plants. The most notable features include overlapping lobes, a bullate leaf structure and the ability to retain deep dark leaves even under intense lighting. The plant is characterized by It is exceptionally robust, has up to twelve leaves and can have two flowers at the same time.

Pollen Parent:
Anthurium Midnight Velvet x Sanguineum
This hybrid was bred by Wynne R. and is characterized by long, dagger-shaped leaves in deep dark shades with minimal leaf veins and impressive emergents (new leaves). The plant grows comparatively quickly and reaches cataphyll size in a short time.

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